73 new projects selected on international cooperation in vocational education and training
Newly selected international partnerships aim to align vocational training with industry trends and labour market needs, and help learners across Europe and beyond gain more skills that employers are seeking.
Capacity building in vocational education and training
Funded projects on capacity building in vocational education and training (VET) support cooperation between European and non-European VET organisations and close the gaps between VET and market opportunities. They are mostly targeting countries outside Europe.
Commitment to global partnerships
More than 27 million has been allocated to the 73 new projects, covering 73 countries and selected from a record number of eligible evaluated proposals.
The projects aim to create bridges to advance VET systems globally through knowledge exchange and mutual growth. They show again how the Erasmus+ programme is committed to building global partnerships beyond the EU.
Partnerships will be formed between European VET organisations and their counterparts in the West Balkans, South and East neighbouring countries, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbeans.
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2025 highlights
Cross-border digital innovation
Projects are pioneering the next generation of digital learning tools by sharing technological advancements and best practices in digital education to benefit learners across continents.
Sustainability beyond borders
Addressing global challenges requires global solutions. Projects focused on green skills development are engaging international partners to create a more sustainable future. This includes joint programmes on renewable energy technologies, sustainable agricultural practices, and eco-conscious entrepreneurship.
Strengthening global networks
The collaborative nature of these projects strengthens global networks of educators, students, and industry experts. They provide a platform for exchanging ideas, methodologies and resources, enriching the educational experiences of all participants.
Project examples
- Vocational training in construction waste remediation and recycling in Mozambique and Nigeria
- Reviewing VET curricula to integrate sustainable agricultural practices, digital innovations and mentorship programmes in Colombia, Brazil and Argentina
- Training of medical technology and digital health care technicians in Tunisia
- Modernising VET capacities in the crafts sector as a driver for cultural, social and economic development in Moldova and Ukraine
- Adapting vocational training in tourism to answer disabled tourists’ needs in Argentina and Brazil
- Equipping health professionals and educators with essential skills to navigate a technology-driven healthcare landscape in Albania and Kosovo 1
- Bridging the nursing and midwifery education gap through vocational training in Lebanon
- Transforming VET providers into entrepreneurial hubs, empowering their students to create their own businesses in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine
- Develop curriculum and train technicians able to build, operate and maintain smart city technologies in Ethiopia
Impact and expectations
Collaborations are expected to improve the employability and skill levels of learners and raise trainers’ competencies both within Europe and in partner countries. By aligning vocational training with global industry trends and labour market needs, the projects are poised to contribute to economic growth and social development across continents.
- This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence ↩ back
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